Asia

I bent down slowly to see the doll at eye level. Her eyes were delicately carved into her white face, her nose a perfect curve, her lips painted red. Raw silk thread made up her hair, styled with a hot iron and comb in a classical Japanese style. Her head was a masterpiece in itself…

While visiting Bangkok, I had the opportunity to sit in on a class of therapists learning the ancient art of Thai massage. Anyone, including foreigners, can register for the courses, which allows travellers or massage therapists to come home with a new skill. The most famous temple in Bangkok, called Wat Pho, has been welcoming…

The Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Thailand is what is called a first-grade royal monastery and is considered the most important one from the reign of King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty. It’s official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn and it houses the WatPo Thai Traditional Massage School. Photos of Wat Pho Directions…

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Meet Lori Henry

I’ve worked as a travel writer since 2003 and my work can be found in publications all over the world, as well as on this blog. I am now transitioning into a new career and am studying towards my MSc Occupational Therapy degree in the UK. Learn more.